Taal Volcano shows moderate SO2 emission, seismic activity continues

Taal Volcano has shown a decrease in its sulfur dioxide gas emission, releasing 1,749 metric tons over the past 24 hours, which Phivolcs classified as a moderate emission.

Despite reduced gas emission, seismic activities persist, with Phivolcs recording nine volcanic earthquakes and six volcanic tremors in the last 24 hours.

One tremor that began Wednesday was still ongoing as of the latest monitoring.

From September 1 to 9, Taal registered a total of 96 volcanic earthquakes and 86 volcanic tremors.

Phivolcs clarified that volcanic earthquakes are linked to magma movement beneath the volcano, differing from tectonic earthquakes caused by fault shifts.

Volcanic tremors are continuous seismic signals characterized by regular or irregular wave patterns and low frequencies that can last longer than a minute.

No upwelling of hot volcanic fluids in the main crater lake was detected, and no volcanic smog, or "vog," was observed.

Taal Volcano remains under Alert Level 1, indicating a low level of volcanic unrest.